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- US Pronunciation
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- [mem-non]
- /ˈmɛm nɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mem-non]
- /ˈmɛm nɒn/
Definitions of memnon word
- noun memnon Colossus of, (in ancient Egypt) a colossal statue near Thebes said to produce a musical sound when the rays of the early morning sun struck it. Compare Vocal Memnon. 1
- noun memnon Classical Mythology. an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles in the Trojan War. 1
- noun memnon a king of Ethiopia, son of Eos: slain by Achilles in the Trojan War 0
- noun memnon a colossal statue of Amenhotep III at Thebes in ancient Egypt, which emitted a sound thought by the Greeks to be the voice of Memnon 0
- noun memnon an Ethiopian king killed by Achilles in the Trojan War and made immortal by Zeus 0
- noun memnon a gigantic statue of an Egyptian king at Thebes, said to have emitted a musical sound at sunrise 0
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Parts of speech for Memnon
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memnon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
memnon usage trend in Literature
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